The state's name comes from its original inhabitants, the Delaware Indians (also known as the Lenni-Lenape). Delaware was the first of the original 13 states of the Union. It's often called the "First" or "Diamond State" because it was the first state in 1787 to approve the United States Constitution. William Penn acquired the land that makes up Delaware to keep his Pennsylvania colony from being landlocked. Today, Delaware is one of the most industrialized states, known for its chemical research. Lying along the Atlantic coastline, most of Delaware lies in a low, flat coastal plain. The rolling hills and valleys of the Piedmont region cover the northern tip of the state. Delaware's many freshwater lakes and ponds, its ocean beaches and its rivers and streams provide excellent swimming, boating and fishing. Cultural and historical attractions also attract visitors to the state. Source: http://usa.usembassy.de/texas.htm
Capital: Dover Nickname: First State / Diamond State Motto:Liberty and Independence Statehood: Dec. 7, 1787 (1st) Land Area: 1,955 sq. mi.; 49th largest Bird: Blue Hen Chicken Flower:Peach Blossom Tree: American Holly (ilex opaca) Song: Our Delaware
Population & Cities Population:873,092 Largest City:Wilmington Second Largest City: Dover Persons Per Square Mile:401
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Delaware
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About Delaware
The state's name comes from its original inhabitants, the Delaware Indians (also known as the Lenni-Lenape). Delaware was the first of the original 13 states of the Union. It's often called the "First" or "Diamond State" because it was the first state in 1787 to approve the United States Constitution. William Penn acquired the land that makes up Delaware to keep his Pennsylvania colony from being landlocked. Today, Delaware is one of the most industrialized states, known for its chemical research. Lying along the Atlantic coastline, most of Delaware lies in a low, flat coastal plain. The rolling hills and valleys of the Piedmont region cover the northern tip of the state. Delaware's many freshwater lakes and ponds, its ocean beaches and its rivers and streams provide excellent swimming, boating and fishing. Cultural and historical attractions also attract visitors to the state.
Source: http://usa.usembassy.de/texas.htm
Seal of Delaware
Delaware Flag
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State Facts
Capital: Dover
Nickname: First State / Diamond State
Motto: Liberty and Independence
Statehood: Dec. 7, 1787 (1st)
Land Area: 1,955 sq. mi.; 49th largest
Bird: Blue Hen Chicken
Flower: Peach Blossom
Tree: American Holly (ilex opaca)
Song: Our Delaware
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Population & Cities
Population: 873,092
Largest City: Wilmington
Second Largest City: Dover
Persons Per Square Mile:401
Created By SC
http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/